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Academic Year 2005/2006
Frank Lloyd Wright in American Architectural and Cultural History: Myth/Fact
ARHA 248 SP
This seminar explores the architecture, urbanism, and writings of America's best known and most influential modern architect. Sessions devoted to different phases of Wright's development will stress his relationship to
the alternative architectural movements of his lifetime and to traditions in American cultural and intellectual history. Critical analysis of existing historiography is emphasized.
MAJOR READINGS
Wright, AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY Wright, IN THE CAUSE OF ARCHITECTURE Wright, STUDIES AND EXECUTED BUILDINGS Hitchcock, IN THE NATURE OF MATERIALS Twombly, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: HIS LIFE AND ARCHITECTURE Gill, MANY
MASKS: A LIFE OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Bolon et al., eds., IN THE NATURE OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Levine, ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Smith, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: A STUDY IN ARCHITECTURAL CONTENT
Siry, UNITY TEMPLE: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND
ARCHITECTURE FOR LIBERAL RELIGION
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
In-class midterm essay examination; one short paper; two oral class presentations; final paper analyzing different historiographic viewpoints on an aspect of Wright.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
A limited enrollment seminar for first year students.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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